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Fire fueled by propane, gas destroys Asphalt Solutions
Youngstown firefighters look on as flames consume Asphalt Solutions in the 700 block of Market Street. The business was destroyed by a massive fire that ...
Giving back to the Beatitude House
Principal Michael Masucci started a very successful GIVE-BACK program at Poland North Elementary School.
Dads stay and play at CUMP
Canfield United Methodist Preschool students celebrated Daddy Play Day March 7 by taking time to just play with their dads - at school.
Stories published March 20, 2015
Please note, our last day of publication was Saturday, August 31, 2019.
8 Youngstown firefighters get lifesaving awards at annual dinner tonight
Even for a job like firefighting, this was unusual — they don’t do many rope rescues in Youngstown.
New group wants charitable bingo laws updated
A new group has formed to advocate for nonprofits that use charitable bingo to raise funds.
Hotel California within 10 days of opening, owner says
Sebastian Rucci is another step closer to opening the doors on his multimillion-dollar, 102-room Hotel California in the racino corridor on state Route 46.
Port Authority retains mineral rights on airport property, Trumbull judge rules
A Trumbull County judge has ruled in favor of the Western Reserve Port Authority in its January 2013 lawsuit seeking to clarify its ownership of the mineral rights in the Utica Shale formation below the 1,500 acres the authority owns at Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport.
CityScape's annual clean-up, beautification set for May 30
About 600 volunteers will spend part of May 30 cleaning up and beautifying downtown and nearby areas as part of Youngstown CityScape’s 18th annual Streetscape program.
Eagle's Nest Recovery House now home to 5
The Eagle’s Nest Recovery House, a new long-term addiction recovery facility for adult men, is up and running on Kensington Avenue on the former Cafaro Hospital campus on Youngstown’s North Side.
Teen's quick thinking prevented more fire damage
While Sarah Pavalko, 14, was home alone on Thursday night, she smelled smoke in her family’s Cathyann Drive home and went to investigate.
Be a Hero this weekend for Red Cross
The American Red Cross Lake to River Chapter is hoping to raise $250,000 and a lot of awareness this weekend through a pilot program, dubbed “Be a Hero Campaign,” developed by DittoTalk, a Youngstown Business Incubator portfolio company.
LaBrae grad Aldridge loses in NCAA Tournament debut
LaBrae grad Aldridge loses in NCAA Tournament debut
Kids of man killed in crash that hurt Tracy Morgan get $10M
Kids of man killed in crash that hurt Tracy Morgan get $10M
States to test ways to send food stamp recipients to work
States to test ways to send food stamp recipients to work
Ohio mother accused of decapitating baby held on $500K bail
Ohio mother accused of decapitating baby held on $500K bail
FBI awaits autopsy in hanging of black man in Mississippi
FBI awaits autopsy in hanging of black man in Mississippi
Friends Specialty at the Garden Cafe open at Fellows Riverside Gardens
Friends Specialty at the Garden Cafe open at Fellows Riverside Gardens
New Ohio law opens access to adoptees' birth certificates
New Ohio law opens access to adoptees' birth certificates
Grand jury declines to indict Boardman man on rape charge
Grand jury declines to indict Boardman man on rape charge
Friends Specialty at the Garden Cafe at Fellows Riverside Gardens now open
Friends Specialty at the Garden Cafe at Fellows Riverside Gardens now open
Ohio man accused of impersonating officer gets probation
Ohio man accused of impersonating officer gets probation
Boardman Stadium Project receives $20,000 donation
Boardman Stadium Project receives $20,000 donation
BREAKING NEWS | Jury deliberating in federal trial of Youngstown lawyers Cochran and Atway
Jury deliberating in federal trial of Youngstown lawyers Cochran and Atway
Saturday is deadline to register your child for Rockford Village Free Easter Celebration
Saturday is deadline to register your child for Rockford Village Free Easter Celebration
City police cite McDonald woman for drugs after a traffic stop
City police cite McDonald woman for drugs after a traffic stop
City police arrest woman for pot, pills on Tyrell Avenue
City police arrest woman for pot, pills on Tyrell Avenue
Man tells city police he was robbed on Parkview Avenue
Man tells police he was robbed on Parkview Avenue
Ohio’s unemployment rate at 5.1 percent
Ohio’s unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in February, unchanged from January
Youngstown CityScape kicks off fundraising for beautification campaign
Youngstown CityScape kicks off fundraising for beautification campaign
6 years in the making, Traficant film debuts Saturday
Its first screening is at the Akron Art Museum
YNDC director disputes councilwomen's claims of favoritism
‘Every side of town is treated the same,’ he says
YSU’s Disher gets new lease on life under Pelini
After redshirting last season with a knee injury, he’s moving back to wide receiver in hopes of making an impact as a senior.
Fired deputy auditor McFall gets $8,465 payout
The $8,465 payout to Carol McFall, fired chief deputy Mahoning County auditor, consists of unused vacation, personal and compensatory time and a training bonus.
Schlegel says farewell as YSU women fall in WNIT
Penguin senior scored 23 points in a 72-54 loss to Duquesne.
Mooney, Ursuline get new principals
Matthew Sammartino will be new Ursuline principal effective July 1; Mark Vollmer tapped as Cardinal Mooney principal
Do you still play a mean pinball? This show’s for you
Coin-operated pinball as we know it was born in Youngstown, but it was later taken over by the Chicago Mafia, one expert explained.
Warren’s Kokrak 1 stroke behind Palmer Invitational leader
After learning of a tragedy, Hoffmann shot a 66
Results of Thursday’s girls state semifinals in Columbus
DIVISION III Versailles 54, Doylestown Chippewa 43 Freshman Kami McEldowney’s 13 points led
Regional art show to open at Hoyt
Staff report NEW CASTLE, PA. The Hoyt Center for the Arts’ annual Regional Juried Exhibit will
Chamber honors trio at annual meeting
YSU head football coach of Youngstown State University among recipients that receive reward from Regional Chamber
West Branch, Boardman schools among best for music education
National foundation lists Boardman and West Branch schools among best for music education
Inside the ropes with …
Inside the ropes with … Jason Kokrak Thursday: The Warren JFK graduate shot a 5-under 67 in the
Niles man gets 10-year prison sentence for giving fatal heroin injection
Mark Thornsberry sentenced to 10 years in prison for injecting a dose of heroin into Joshua J. Robbins, 25, of Mineral Ridge, that killed him
State group lauds Rayen Early College
Rayen Early College earned the Making Middle Grades Work School Improvement Award
Judge in Oakhill case postpones today’s pretrial hearing
Two of the defendants’ attorneys are busy with a federal case
Boardman students spend the day with someone special
Boardman students spend the day with someone special
Fire fueled by propane, gas destroys Asphalt Solutions
Youngstown firefighters look on as flames consume Asphalt Solutions in the 700 block of Market Street. The business was destroyed by a massive fire that broke out about 1:30 p.m. Thursday.
Boardman Sports Briefs
Jones Wealth Management Group donates 25,000 to fund Boardman Stadium The Boardman Stadium Project
Austintown Sports Briefs
Austintown Fitch Athletic Hall of Fame nominations The Austintown Fitch Athletic Hall of Fame has
Jenna Tauro v Nicholas Monaco
YOUNGSTOWN Monsignor Michael J. Cariglio officiated the 1:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 2014, wedding at Our
Giving back to the Beatitude House
Principal Michael Masucci started a very successful GIVE-BACK program at Poland North Elementary School.
Historical Society receives grant funding from Ohio History Fund
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society has received a $4500 grant award from the statewide Ohio
Poland Sports Briefs
Send us your news If you’re a spring sports coach or the parent of an athlete, we need your help.
Historical Society receives grant funding
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society has received a $4500 grant award from the statewide Ohio
Austintown Community Briefs
Learn about bees Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the public to “Bees.’ Learn about the
Emily Scott v Michael Pasquale
NEWPORT, KY. Monsignor William Cleves officiated at the 6:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 2014, exchange of vows
Youngstown board authorized $2.2 million in improvement projects
Almost half of the expense is to pave four streets and upgrade traffic signals at four intersections
Yemen president’s stronghold attacked
Associated Press ADEN, Yemen Forces loyal to Yemen’s former president stormed the international
newsmakers
newsmakers Bieber sued by former neighbor LOS ANGELES Justin Bieber’s former neighbor claims
METRO DIGEST || Homicide sentencing
Homicide sentencing WARREN Wesley A. Williams, 35, of West Columbia Street in Masury, was
Poland Cammunity Briefs
Learn about bees Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the public to “Bees.’ Learn about the
Heartland school prepares for auction
Heartland school prepares for auction COLUMBIANA Heartland Christian School, 28 Pittsburgh St.,
Judge OKs $10M settlement in Target data-breach suit
Associated Press A Minnesota judge has endorsed a settlement in which Target Corp. will pay $10
Fundraising gala is Saturday at The Georgetown
Tickets are $45 for the fundraiser, which is a masquerade gala
‘Social air bags’ are an advantage
Opinion: What’s the difference between growing up in an affluent family and growing up poor in America?
Restore public safety reforms to Ohio transportation budget
Editorial: True or false? All Ohioans must undergo a comprehensive driver’s training curriculum before taking
‘Gunman’ is preachy, out-of-date
By Roger Moore Tribune News Service “Don’t do anything stupid,” the old CIA pal (Ray Winstone)
Push for medical marijuana
Opinion: By Joel Mathis and Ben Boychuk Tribune News Service A bipartisan trio of U.S. senators, New
Today’s entertainment picks:
Today’s entertainment picks: v “You Can’t Take It With You,” 7:30 p.m.: Opening night for this
Battle of the Alamo redux
Opinion: By Jim Hightower OtherWords Good news from the front: The defenders of the Alamo are standing
FirstEnergy projects
FirstEnergy projects AKRON FirstEnergy Corp. has planned about 70 major transmission and
MAHONING COUNTY COURTS
courts MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Louis D. Bove, 42, of 518 E. Leasure Ave., New
Celebrating open adoptions
Opinion: Toledo Blade: About 400,000 adult adoptees in Ohio are now able to gain access to their original
Dads stay and play at CUMP
Canfield United Methodist Preschool students celebrated Daddy Play Day March 7 by taking time to just play with their dads - at school.
House, Senate panels OK balanced-budget plans
Associated Press WASHINGTON Republicans in Congress advanced balanced-budget plans bristling
Racism takes center stage in Youngstown council meeting
Opinion: Racism and preferential treatment given to those of a certain socioeconomic status — perceived or
oddly enough
oddly enough Ikea nixes huge hide-and-seek games at Dutch stores THE HAGUE, Netherlands Ikea
The Youngstown Phantom Bantam AA team heads to Salt Lake City
The Youngstown Phantom Bantam AA team will be heading to Salt Lake City Utah to represent Ohio in
POLICE CALLS IN CANFIELD, AUSTINTOWN
POLICE CALLS A summary of police activity in the city of Canfield and Austintown: CANFIELD
Canfield Community Briefs
Learn about bees Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the public to “Bees.’ Learn about the
Canfield Sports Briefs
Canfield High School Wrestling takes second place overall The Canfield High School Wrestling Team
Gifts from Mooney Alumni will make many improvements possible
Cardinal Mooney High School has received significant donations from three of its alumni that will go
Boardman Community Briefs
Learn about bees Audubon Society/Mahoning Valley invites the public to “Bees.’ Learn about the
BHS jazz fest to be March 24
The 15th annual Boardman High School Jazz Fest will be March 24 at 7 p.m. at the Boardman Performing
Alexanders’ 50th anniversary observed
AUSTINTOWN James and Donna Alexander celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at 5:30 p.m. Aug.
Phantom Bantam AA Team heads to Salt Lake City
The Youngstown Phantom Bantam AA team will be heading to Salt Lake City Utah to represent Ohio in
Ms. Hodgkinson, Mr. Samsa plan August wedding
AUSTINTOWN Kathy Hodgkinson and Greg Samsa, both of Austintown, are announcing their engagement
Before decapitation, family was warned
Associated Press CINCINNATI Authorities say social workers checked numerous times on a 3-month-
Thursday On the Links | More pro golf results
LPGA Tour PHOENIX Top-ranked Lydia Ko shot a 6-under 66 for a share of the lead in the suspended
Tillman strong for O’s in win over Pirates
Tillman strong for O’s in win over Pirates SARASOTA, Fla. Chris Tillman allowed one run in four
Traffic stop yields cash and drugs
Authorities later found suspected cocaine on the suspect while he was being booked into jail
METRO DIGEST || New dog law proposal
New dog legislation WARREN The Trumbull County commissioners, dog warden and Animal Welfare
Former Australian PM dies
Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia Malcolm Fraser, the former Australian prime minister who
birthdays
birthdays Producer Carl Reiner is 93. Actor Hal Linden is 84. Country singer-guitarist Ranger
“He knows the challenges facing Catholic education today and embraces the opportunities a
“He knows the challenges facing Catholic education today and embraces the opportunities a school
Report: Felon used expedited screening
Report: Felon used expedited screening WASHINGTON The Homeland Security Department’s inspector
tunis, tunisia IS claims responsibility for attack
Associated Press TUNIS, Tunisia The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Thursday for the
GM CEO Barra to be questioned over defective switches
Associated Press DETROIT General Motors CEO Mary Barra will be questioned this fall by lawyers
Surplus food/clothing
Surplus food/clothing Nevels Temple Church of God in Christ, 939 Elm St., Youngstown, food
CLUB CALENDAR
CLUBS Brush Knife Needle Folks meets from 9 to 11:45 a.m. every Tuesday at the Senior Independence
Heroic, tough and hot ‘Insurgent’ features very watchable Shailene Woodley
From left, Theo James, Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley star in “Insurgent.” By Colin Covert
Honda adds 105K vehicles to recall
Associated Press DETROIT Honda is adding nearly 105,000 vehicles to its growing U.S. recall of
YEARS AGO
Today is Friday, March 20, the 79th day of 2015. There are 286 days left in the year. Spring arrives
Still time to conduct Harvest for Hunger food/funds event
Giant Eagle has so far raised more than $46,000 via Check Out Hunger
us supreme court Poll: Public unaware health law at risk
Associated Press WASHINGTON With a decision due by summer in a Supreme Court case that could
Apple stock starts trading as part of Dow Jones
Associated Press NEW YORK The world’s most-valuable company is now a member of the Dow Jones
Selected local stocks
Selected local stocks STOCK, DIVIDENDCLOSECHANGE Aqua America, .61, 26.73-0.19 Avalon
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